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Nikon Z9 Review

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    • Nikon Z9

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    Main Features

    • 46MP - Full frame Stacked CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 64 - 25600( expands to 32 - 102400)
    • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
    • 3.20" Tilting Screen
    • 3686k dot Electronic viewfinder
    • 30.0fps (30.0fps Electronic) continuous shooting
    • 8K at 30fps and 4K at 120fps Video Recording
    • 10-bit 4:2:2 Color Sampling
    • Built-in Wireless
    • Built-in GPS
    • 1340g. 149 x 150 x 91 mm
    • Weather-sealed Body
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    Nikon Z9 Overview

    Updated: January 13, 2022

    First introduced in October 2021, Nikon Z9 is a 46.0MP Pro Mirrorless camera with a Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm ) sized Stacked CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization, weather-sealed body, Tilting touch screen and Nikon Z lens mount.

    Nikon Z9 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Lens Mount and Lenses
    4. Sensor and Photography Features
    5. Physical Specs
    6. LCD and Viewfinder
    7. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    8. Video
    9. Other Features
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Recommended Accessories
    12. Alternatives
    13. Popular Comparisons
    14. Frequently Asked Questions
    15. Detailed Specifications

    Nikon Z9 is a member of Nikon's Z series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

    Nikon Z Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Dimensions Weight
    Nikon Zf
    Compare     		September 2023 25.0MP - Full frame 144 x 103 x 49mm 710g
    Nikon Z8
    Compare     		May 2023 46.0MP - Full frame 144 x 119 x 83mm 910g
    Nikon Z30
    Compare     		June 2022 21.0MP - APS-C 128 x 74 x 60mm 405g
    Nikon Z9
    		October 2021 46.0MP - Full frame 149 x 150 x 91mm 1340g
    Nikon Z fc
    Compare     		June 2021 21.0MP - APS-C 135 x 94 x 44mm 445g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side-by-side:
    Nikon Zf vs Z8 vs Z30 vs Z9 vs Z fc

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    Nikon Z9 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Nikon Z9 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Zero Blackout Viewfinder
    Stacked Type Sensor
    Unlimited Video Recording (no 30min limit)
    Anti-dust Shutter during Lens Change
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    Bluetooth Connectivity
    5-axis Image Stabilization
    Articulating Screen
    8K at 30fps and 4K at 120fps Video Recording
    No crop on 4K Videos
    10-bit 4:2:2 Color Sampling
    Touch Screen
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Built-in GPS
    Face Detection Focusing
    46.0MP - High Resolution Sensor
    25.600 Max ISO
    493 Focus Points
    Large 3.20" Screen
    2.089k dots LCD Resolution
    1/32000s High Shutter Speed
    1/32000s Electronic Shutter Speed
    30.0fps Max Continuous Shooting Speed
    Long Battery Life (740 shots)
    External Microphone Port
    External Headphone Port
    Environmental Sealing
    Timelapse Recording
    3686kdot Viewfinder Resolution
    0.8x magnification - Large Viewfinder
    Good Low Light ISO - 2451
    2 Storage Slots
    120fps High Speed Video
    Top LCD Display
    Wide AE Bracketing Range: ±5 EV
    Flash Sync Port
    Focus Bracketing
    Illuminated Buttons
    Dual-axis Electronic Level
    Remote control with a smartphone
    EV -7.0 Focus Sensitivity
    Magnesium Alloy body elements
    Real time Animal Eye AF
    Compatible with ultra fast Type B CFexpress cards
    Webcam Functionality
    USB Charging
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
    Vehicle Tracking AF Mode
    Full-size HDMI Port
    Ethernet Port
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    CONs
    No Mechanical Shutter
    Heavy Body: 1340g

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    Nikon Z9 Physical Specs
    Nikon Z9 weighs 1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz) and has external dimensions of 149 x 150 x 91 mm (5.87 x 5.91 x 3.58″). Considering that the average weight of Mirrorless type cameras is 473g, Nikon Z9 is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 91mm, it is not small either, 36mm thicker than the average of its class.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Nikon Z9 with the dimensions:

    Nikon Z9 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Nikon Z9 Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Nikon Z9, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Nikon Z9 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Nikon Z9 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Here is a comparison of Nikon Z9 size with one of its potential alternative: Nikon Z8. (Check Z9 vs Z8)


    Nikon Z9 vs Nikon Z8 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
    Comparison image of Nikon Z9 and Nikon Z8 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Nikon Z9 with its main competitors:

    Nikon Z9 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs Z9 Thickness vs Z9
    Nikon Z9 Camera Nikon Z8
    Compare     		910g 430g lighter 83mm 8mm thinner
    Nikon Z9 Camera Nikon D850
    Compare     		1015g 325g lighter 79mm 12mm thinner
    Nikon Z9 Camera Canon R3
    Compare     		1015g 325g lighter 87mm 4mm thinner
    Nikon Z9 Camera Sony A1
    Compare     		737g 603g lighter 81mm 10mm thinner
    Nikon Z9 Camera Nikon D6
    Compare     		1270g 70g lighter 92mm 1mm thicker
    Nikon Z9 Camera Sony A7R V
    Compare     		723g 617g lighter 82mm 9mm thinner
    Nikon Z9 Camera Canon R5
    Compare     		738g 602g lighter 88mm 3mm thinner
    Nikon Z9 Camera Nikon Zf
    Compare     		710g 630g lighter 49mm 42mm thinner

    Nikon Z9 Size Comparison Video




    Weather Sealing

    Nikon Z9 has environmental sealings on its body which makes it a weather resistant camera, providing resistance against the water and dust getting in to the camera. If you like outdoors photography and want to be able to use your camera in extreme conditions, Nikon Z9 will serve you well. If you attach one of these Nikon Z9 weather-sealed lenses to your camera, you will have a great all weather kit.

    Nikon Z9 Weather Sealings
    Weather Sealings of Nikon Z9

    One of our favorite features on Nikon Z9 is its illuminated buttons which makes it easier to find and press the right buttons under dark conditions.

    Nikon Z9 Lens Mount and Lenses

    Nikon Z9 has a Nikon Z lens mount and currently there are 48 native lenses available for this mount.

    Z9 also has a Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization system which means that all of these lenses will be stabilized when used on Z9. Nikon claims that the image stabilization of Z9 is effective up to 6.0 stops. Sensor based image stabilization is one of the most useful features that you can have in an ILC.

    Weather-sealed Lenses for Nikon Z9

    There are 32 lenses with weather sealing for Nikon Z9 that you can couple with its weather-sealed body.

    Here are some of the most popular Nikon Z9 Lenses on Camera Decision:

    Popular Nikon Z Mount Lenses for Nikon Z9
    Model Focal Length equiv. Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
    Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm F2.8 Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm F2.8
    		28-75mm 35mm FF 565gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S
    		24-120mm 35mm FF 630gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
    		100-400mm 35mm FF 1355gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR
    		24-200mm 35mm FF 570gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2 Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2
    		40mm 35mm FF 170gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
    		105mm 35mm FF 630gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S
    		24-70mm 35mm FF 805gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z Lens Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 Z
    		14mm 35mm FF 810gr MF Amazon B&H Photo

    Here you can find the lenses that are compatible with Z9 classified by suitability to certain photography types:

    • Best Nikon Z Mount Lenses for Bird and Wildlife Photography
    • Best Nikon Z Mount Lenses for Sports Photography
    • Best Nikon Z Mount Lenses for Portrait Photography
    • Best Nikon Z Mount Lenses for Travel Photography
    • Best Nikon Z Mount Lenses for Street Photography
    • Best Nikon Z Mount Lenses for Wedding Photography
    • Best Nikon Z Mount Lenses for Walk Around Photography
    • Best Nikon Z Mount Lenses for Vlogging
    • Best Nikon Z Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography
    • Best Nikon Z Mount Lenses for Macro Photography

    Check our Nikon Z9 Lenses page for more detailed lens search.

    Nikon Z9 Sensor and Photography Features

    Nikon Z9 has a 46.0MP Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm ) sized Stacked CMOS sensor and features Expeed 7 processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 8256 x 5504 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9. Z9 has a native ISO range of 64 - 25600 which can be boosted to 32 - 102400 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Nikon Z9 is not the highest resolution Full frame camera. Sony A7R V with its 61.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Nikon Z9 vs Sony A7R V or take a look at Highest resolution Mirrorless cameras list.

    Nikon Z9 DxOMark Sensor Scores

    DxOMark is a benchmark that scientifically assesses image quality of camera sensors. Nikon Z9 sensor has been tested by DxO Mark and got an overall score of 98 for its image quality. You can find the details of their analysis of Nikon Z9 here.

    Let's look at how the size of the Nikon Z9's Full frame sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Nikon Z9 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Nikon Z9 Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Nikon Z9 LCD and Viewfinder

    Nikon Z9 has a Tilting 3.20-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 2,089k dots. Tilting screens are more photography oriented while Fully articulated screens are highly preferred by videographers. The Nikon Z9's 3.20" screen is larger than average and its resolution is up to the class standarts.

    LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

    Nikon Z9 back view and LCD

    Unfortunately Nikon Z9 doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Mirrorless Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.

    Nikon Z9 Selfie Friendly Screen
    Selfie Friendly Tilting Screen of Nikon Z9

    Z9 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a resolution of 3,686kdots and coverage of 100%. 100% coverage ensures that what you see in the viewfinder while shooting matches exactly what you will get later in your image, helping accurate framing your shots and minimizes the need for cropping images later. The magnification ratio of the viewfinder is 0.8x (35mm equivalent).

    Nikon Z9 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Nikon Z9 features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 2.4, 5Ghz) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection. Nikon Z9's Bluetooth connectivity feature comes handy for connecting other devices that supports it. One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our Z9. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

    You can connect Z9 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) port.

    Nikon Z9 also features USB charging capability which let's you charge your camera via a usb cable without removing the battery.
    Nikon Z9 Connections
    Side View of Nikon Z9 - Connections

    Nikon Z9 Battery

    Nikon Z9 is powered by EN-EL18d battery which provides a battery life of 740 shots according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Mirrorless type cameras is 391 shots, Nikon Z9 has a good battery life for its class.

    Battery Life Comparison in Pro Mirrorless Cameras

    Nikon Z9
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    Olympus E-M1X with its 870 shots is the model with longest battery life among Pro Mirrorless cameras. Check the comparison of Nikon Z9 vs Olympus E-M1X or take a look at Longest Battery Life Mirrorless cameras list.

    Nikon Z9 Storage
    Storage compartment of Nikon Z9
    Nikon Z9 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Nikon Z9 Camera Nikon Z8
    Compare     		7680 x 4320 330shots Yes Yes No
    Nikon Z9 Camera Nikon D850
    Compare     		3840 x 2160 1840shots Yes Yes Yes
    Nikon Z9 Camera Canon R3
    Compare     		6000 x 3164 760shots Yes Yes No
    Nikon Z9 Camera Sony A1
    Compare     		7680 x 4320 530shots Yes Yes No
    Nikon Z9 Camera Nikon D6
    Compare     		3840 x 2160 3580shots Yes Yes No
    Nikon Z9 Camera Sony A7R V
    Compare     		7680 x 4320 600shots Yes Yes No
    Nikon Z9 Camera Canon R5
    Compare     		8192 x 4320 320shots Yes Yes No
    Nikon Z9 Camera Nikon Zf
    Compare     		3840 x 2160 380shots Yes Yes No

    Nikon Z9 Video Features

    With Nikon Z9, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 7680 x 4320 at 30p, 25p, 24p fps and save in H.264 and H.265 formats. This means that Nikon Z9 provides an impressive 8K video, highest resolution that is available in the market today. This is a new technology that hasn't became mainstream like 4K yet, but still gives the user a lot of room for cropping or sampling down to 4K or lower if needed.

    Video Resolutions Comparison Chart

    A great advantage of Nikon Z9 while shooting video at resolution of 4K is that there is no crop factor so you can use your lens at its actual focal length.


    No Video Recording Limit

    Nikon Z9 doesn't have the 30 minutes max video recording limitation that many cameras have, so you can keep recording non-stop until either your storage is full or battery is depleted or the camera over-heats.


    High-Speed Video

    Z9 features a high speed mode where it captures videos at 120fps which helps to create slow motion videos. If you shoot a video at a frame rate of 120fps and play it back at 24fps, the video will be 5x slower and longer than normal.


    Microphones, Speaker and Headphone Connections

    Nikon Z9 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker. Nikon Z9 also has a port for an external microphone and a headphone port for connecting external headphones which make Nikon Z9 a very suitable camera high quality videography.

    If you are getting into videography and want to know what are the must-have video accessories for your camera, read our article:
    Essential Videography / Filmmaking Accessories for your Camera

    Nikon Z9 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Nikon Z9 can shoot continuously at max speed of 30 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/32000 sec. Z9 also has an electronic shutter which can shoot silently at max speed of 1/32000s. One thing to keep in mind is that electronic shutter may cause rolling shutter / jello effects, and also banding issues under artificial light on your images.

    Flash

    Unfortunately Z9 doesn't have a built-in flash but it has a flash shoe for mounting external flashes.

    Focusing

    Nikon Z9 features both Contrast Detection and Phase Detection autofocus (AF) systems which ensures speed and accuracy of focusing in most situations. The AF system has 493 points to choose from.

    Nikon Z9 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically. In addition to the face detect AF, Z9 has a more sophisticated feature called Eye Tracking AF which detects and locks focus to the selected eye of the person in the frame accurately and tracks as the subject moves. Eye tracking AF of Nikon Z9 is a perfect feature for shooting portraits and is especially useful when fast lenses are used and the depth of field is very narrow.


    What is in the box of the Nikon Z9?

    Here are the items that are included inside the box of Z9:
  • Nikon Z9 Mirrorless Camera
  • Nikon EN-EL18d Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (10.8V, 3300mAh)
  • Nikon MH-33 Battery Charger for EN-EL18d, EN-EL18c, and EN-EL18b Batteries
  • Nikon EH-7P Charging AC Adapter
  • Nikon BL-7 Battery Chamber Cover
  • Nikon UC-E24 USB Cable
  • HDMI/USB Cable Clip
  • Nikon BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cap
  • Nikon AN-DC24 Strap
  • Nikon BF-N1 Body Cap
  • Nikon DK-33 Rubber Eyecup
  • Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty



    • What type of Photography is Nikon Z9 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Nikon Z9 in 5 different photography areas.

    Nikon Z9 for Portrait Photography

    Nikon Z9 has a score of 80 for Portrait Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Portrait Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Large Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 46.0MP
    Image Stabilization
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon Z9 for Portrait Photography
    • Check the Best Nikon Z Mount Lenses for Portrait Photography

    Nikon Z9 for Street Photography

    Nikon Z9 has a score of 93 for Street Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography.
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Tilting LCD Screen
    Image Stabilization
    Large Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) sensor
    Medium sized Body

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon Z9 for Street Photography
    • Check the Best Nikon Z Mount Lenses for Street Photography

    Nikon Z9 for Sports Photography

    Nikon Z9 has a score of 80 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Sports Photography list.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 30.0fps
    Environmental Sealings
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/32000s
    493 Focus Points
    Good Battery Life: 740 shots
    Good Low Light ISO
    Wireless Connection
    Good Ergonomics&Handling
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Image Stabilization
    Anti Flicker feature

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon Z9 for Sports Photography
    • Check the Best Nikon Z Mount Lenses for Sports Photography

    Nikon Z9 for Daily Photography

    Nikon Z9 has a score of 78 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Environmental Sealings
    Large Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) sensor
    Medium size Body
    1340g
    Body Thickness 91mm

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon Z9 for Daily Photography

    Nikon Z9 for Landscape Photography

    Nikon Z9 has a score of 62 for Landscape Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Landscape Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Landscape Photography list.
    Live-view
    Built-in GPS
    Large Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 46.0MP
    Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon Z9 for Landscape Photography
    • Check the Best Nikon Z Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography
    Nikon Z9 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Nikon Z9 compares with other Mirrorless cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Nikon Z9 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Nikon Z9

    Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Nikon Z9 amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Nikon Z8
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    Nikon D850
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    Canon R3
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    Sony A1
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    Nikon D6
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    Sony A7R V
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    Canon R5
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    Nikon Zf
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    Nikon Z9 Alternatives in DSLR Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare the Nikon Z9 with DSLR Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked DSLR cameras in Nikon Z9's price range.

    Sony A99 II
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    Nikon D850
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    Pentax K-3 III
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    Pentax K-1
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    Nikon D780
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    Pentax K-1 II
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    Nikon D6
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    Nikon Z9 Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Nikon Z9 has an Overall Score of 94/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Nikon Z9 is ranked #8 out of 257 in Mirrorless cameras (Top 20 Mirrorless), and ranked #8 out of 1276 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #8 out of 1276 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #8 out of 257 in Top Ranking Mirrorless Cameras
    #7 out of 73 in Top Ranking Pro Mirrorless Cameras
    #5 out of 107 in Top Ranking Full frame Sensor Cameras
    #2 out of 12 in Top Ranking Nikon Z Lens Mount Cameras
    #18 out of 393 in Largest Viewfinder Magnification Cameras (0.8x)
    #58 out of 59 in Lightest Mirrorless Cameras with Full frame sensor(1340g)
    #5 out of 196 in Top Ranking Cameras with Tilting Screen
    One of only 9 Cameras to have a 8K Video Recording
    One of only 19 Cameras to have a Stacked Sensor
    One of only 24 Cameras to have a Vehicle tracking AF
    One of only 26 Cameras to have a Full Size HDMI port
    One of only 14 Cameras to have a Illuminated buttons
    One of only 13 Cameras to have a Anti-dust Shutter Mechanism
    One of only 9 Cameras to have a No-Blackout Viewfinder
    Geek Score: 7

    Nikon Z9
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Nikon Z9
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    Does the Nikon Z9 have RAW support?
    Does the Nikon Z9 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Nikon Z9 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Nikon Z9?
    What is the Sensor Size of Nikon Z9?
    is the Nikon Z9 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Nikon Z9 have Touch Screen?
    Does the Nikon Z9 have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Nikon Z9?
    What is the Weight of Nikon Z9?
    What are the Dimensions of Nikon Z9?
    Nikon Z9 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Nikon
    Model Nikon Z9
    Announced 2021-10-29
    Body Type SLR-style mirrorless
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount Nikon Z
    Number of Lenses 48
    Focal Length Multiplier 1x
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Tilting
    Screen Size 3.20"
    Screen Resolution 2,089k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Electronic
    Viewfinder Resolution 3,686k dots
    Viewfinder Coverage 100%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.8x
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 900s
    Max Electronic Shutter Speed 1/32000s
    Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) 30.0 fps
    Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) 30.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range no built-in flash
    Max Flash Sync 1/200s
    Flash Modes Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score 98
    DxO Color Depth 26.3
    DxO Dynamic Range 14.8
    DxO Low Light ISO 2451
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type Stacked CMOS
    Sensor Size Full frame
    Sensor Dimensions 35.9 x 23.9 mm
    Sensor Area 858.01mm2
    Sensor Resolution 46 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 8256 x 5504
    Max Native ISO 25,600
    Max Boosted ISO 102400
    Min Native ISO 64
    Min Boosted ISO 32
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 493
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
    Max Video Resolution 7680 x 4320
    Video Formats H.264, H.265
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 1340g
    Physical Dimensions 149 x 150 x 91mm
    Battery Life 740 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model EN-EL18d
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS Built-in
    Storage Type Dual CFexpress Type B slots
    Storage Slots 2
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